🔗 Share this article Defiant Wilfried Nancy insists he is not worried about dismissal but supporters show wrath after loss. The under-pressure manager declared he had no concerns about the sack, maintaining, “The team is really close to changing our fortunes,” in the wake of edging perilously close to being fired with a comprehensive setback against their arch-rivals. A Second-Half Capitulation Sees Old Firm Disaster The Hoops had led Rangers at the break but a collapse after the break enabled Rangers to pull level on points with the reigning league title holders. Nancy, who was brought in from the MLS, has now overseen six setbacks in his first eight fixtures. “There is unity at the club,” said the manager. Asked directly about whether he was concerned, Nancy replied: “I don’t think about it. I think about finding ways to get the team to excel on details. Fan Fury Outside Parkhead Hundreds of supporters voiced their fury – directed at the board and manager – by protesting at full time. Club directors are reportedly likely to re-appoint Martin O’Neill, who had a fruitful temporary stint before Nancy was hired, if the Frenchman were sacked. “Wins and losses [that leads to pressure]. So this is the truth for the moment. Yet by saying that’s how it is, it doesn’t mean that I am pessimistic. Not at all. What I mean we are on the cusp, imminently close to turn things around.” Focus on the Details The coach highlights the fact Celtic play well for 45 minutes at a time. Indeed, were it not for wastefulness in front of goal they would have been better than 1-0 up. “I saw enough aside from the fact that we didn't take more goals,” he said. “I know that we lost, but I have also to be objective. “The level we had at stages was of top quality. This is the reality. And I would not talk like that if it was not the case. But that’s why, when it comes to wins, I mentioned we've seen this before. That’s why I said that we are really close to things turning around. Right now: the fine margins.” “We produced plenty of positives that we did, as was the case today. The issue now it’s about performing for 90 minutes. My narrative would not be if I didn't believe it. This is why I firmly believe we will manage to fix this.” Opposition Reaction Response Rangers manager was cautious about a serious challenge even after what appeared to be a huge result. “One match at a time, then we can develop a challenge,” he said. “The belief in the group is immense.”